Manchester United sign Pochettino – effective from 18 November

Manchester United has appointed the Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach, who will take up the role on 18 November. The 54‑year‑old coach succeeds Michael Carrick, who was dismissed by the record champions on Thursday after the team slipped into the relegation zone following a disappointing start to the season.

The official announcement included the word “Omar” alongside the declaration: “November and thus returns to the Premier League Omar Manchester United is counting on Mauricio Pochettino for the next restart.”

Contract and Transfer Fee

Pochettino is currently still under contract with the US team, but United have reached an agreement with the US Soccer Federation to release the manager and his staff.

Before moving to Manchester, he will complete the two upcoming Nations League fixtures of the USA against Haiti.

According to Sky, Pochettino is set to sign with United until the summer of 2029.

A transfer fee of around nine million euros is due for the appointment.

The Athletic reports that United will pay £7.4 million to terminate the contract with the US national team.

Pochettino ready to coach United, but first on the bench for USA

Pochettino has already coached Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea in the Premier League, making Manchester United his fourth English club.

During his five full seasons at Tottenham, the club qualified for the Champions League four consecutive times and reached the final in 2019.

His first match as United manager is already scheduled for 22 November away at Liverpool FC.

United have recorded only one win against Ipswich Town in the first ten league games and have gone eight games without a victory since, leaving the Red Devils on eight points in 18th place before the international break.

During the presentation the club highlighted Pochettino's intense, attacking football, his ability to develop players and to build cohesive squads.

With Paris Saint‑Germain he won Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Trophée des Champions.

Most recently he led the US national team to the round of 16 of the home World Cup 2026.

His managerial career began in 2009 at Espanyol, before he set a points record for the club in the Premier League with Southampton in 2014.